Unit 1 电子.ppt

principal adjective. First in order of importance Eg. Iraqs principal export is oil. principal noun. US the person in charge of a school or college for children aged between approximately 11 and 18 priority noun. Something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things Eg. The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority. Eg. Mending the lights is a priority task. promote verb. 1.[T] To encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something Eg. Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products. 2.[T often passive] To raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank Eg. If Im not promoted within the next two years, Im going to change jobs. relevant adjective. 1.Connected with what is happening or being discussed Eg. Education should be relevant to the childs needs. 2.Correct or suitable for a particular purpose Eg. plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school. somewhat adv. 1.Slightly Eg. The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years. 2.To some degree Eg.She was known for being somewhat of a strange character. summarize verb. (UK usually summarise) To express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form Eg.Ill just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may. Superior adj. e.g. Fletchers superior technique brought him victory e.g. Your computer is far superior to mine . 1.better, more powerful, more effective etc than a similar person or thing, especially one that you are competing against 2. [only before noun] having a higher position or rank than someone else e.g. Dont you usually salute a superior officer? be superior to?胜过, 比...好; Superior n. 1. someone who has a higher rank or position than you, especially in a job . e.